OMB is providing a conceptual clearance for this collection at this time based on this and the previous SLAITS submission. Approval is granted on the following conditions: prior to pilot testing any instrument or new module, NCHS must provide a copy of the instrument along with a complete description as to the purposes of the new module and how it will be used to OMB for approval. A document addressing the information requested in section B of the supporting statement that addresses any information particular to the new module would satisfy this requirement. OMB will review and respond to the submission in a timely manner and, once it is approved, will amend the file accordingly. In addition, NCHS shall provide annual updates of SLAITS including plans to introduce new instruments or modules, plans to expand SLAITS to additional sites, or any other changes. Prior to implementing the mini-HIS beyond the original test sites, NCHS must brief OMB_on this effort including the status of methodological issues discussed on pages 14-16 of the submission. Any request to expand SLAITS beyond the initial sites must be accompanied by OMB form 83C to account for this additional burden._ Before expanding SLAITS nationally, NCHS must resubmit this package for OMB approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
03/31/1999
215,384
0
5,500
89,743
0
1,833
0
0
0
The State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey (SLAITS) will provide State-level estimates on a wide range of health, health insurance, and welfare-related topics to help track and monitor changes in health and welfare outcomes. SLAITS can provide both general purpose health statistics and targeted population statistics for special studies.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.